Dharam Singh Uppal
Born(1959-07-21)21 July 1959
Died(2013-01-15)15 January 2013[1]
CitizenshipIndian
OccupationPolice officer
Known forSuperintendentPunjab Police
WebsitePunjab Police Official Website

Dharam Singh Uppal (born 21 July 1959) is a former Indian international track and field athlete and presently a Superintendent of Police in Punjab. He was in the field event of men's 800 m and 1500 m race and won several medals for the country as well as state. He represented India in Asian games and SAF games. Due to a major accident, he could not carry on with his sports and joined Punjab Police. He had been posted as a DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police)[2] in Bathinda, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala districts of Punjab. He hails from Amritsar in Punjab but residing in Jalandhar district.

Uppal was also awarded with the President Gallantry Police Medal for his achievements.

References

  1. "Suspended Nawanshahr SP dies of cardiac arrest". Hindustan Times. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  2. Bariana, Parminder Singh (7 August 2009). "ID incomplete: Punjab man's quest for his identity". Two Circles. IANS. Retrieved 11 August 2012.


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